Professional Development for Science Teachers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning improving resources for science educators, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act requires the department of education to develop and offer a free, optional professional development program (program) to enhance pedagogy around research-based Colorado academic standards in science. The program must include opportunities for in-person and virtual instruction on interventions for students who are below grade level or struggling in science, children with disabilities, gifted students, and students who are English language learners. The program must create incentives for teacher participation by offering ongoing professional development credit toward licensure renewal. The program prioritizes professional development for eligible science teachers employed at local education providers in rural school districts and small rural school districts.
For the 2024-25 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $3 million to the department of education from the state education fund for science teacher professional development.
APPROVED by Governor May 23, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1446 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1446 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1446, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1446, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
29
AYE
2
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
57
AYE
6
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/10/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/10/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/10/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/04/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/29/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 04/26/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/25/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/25/2024 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/18/2024 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 04/09/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 239 | Professional Development for Science Teachers |